England Women are preparing for a match against Ireland Women in the second ODI, which is set to take place on Monday at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. England Women won the three-match series 1-0. With six wickets and a scorching (38) undefeated innings, Kate Cross was instrumental in England’s victory in the opening match.
She continued to be the rock that supported England’s triumph in the opening encounter. After electing to bat, Ireland Women amassed 210) before being bowled out in 46.5 overs. Orla Prendergast was the team’s best batsman, hitting a career-high 76 to lead the team to a reasonable total.
Both teams would want to maintain the upper hand as they prepare for the second match, which is significant from the perspective of the series. England would be eying the series with a win in the second game, while Ireland would try to rally to tie the series.
Ireland Women probable XI : Una Raymond-Hoey, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Alice Tector, Jane Maguire, Freya Sargent, and Aimee Maguire are the likely Ireland women’s starting XI.
England Women probable XI: Paige Scholfield, Freya Kemp, Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Hollie Armitage, Kate Cross (c), Mady Villiers, Bess Heath (wk), Ryana Macdonald Gay, Lauren Filer, and Hannah Baker
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